Harpazo
New Single "ICHOR" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIJ4obmISiw
"The Crucible" is Out!!!
Formed by Marc Centanni, Gary Wehrkamp, DC Cooper, Mark Zonder
-Rockshots Records-
22/07/2024
🎸Myprogmusic reviewer, Jacques Becker, got the goosebumps and wants a sequel! 🎥
"Marc Centanni' and 'Gary Wehrkamp' strike a big blow with this new project which contains everything that any fan of metal opera wants to find in this type of work... catchy melodies that you take on at first listen and which give you an irresistible desire to hear them again. Such a work has all the assets to be produced in public, and even if it will not be an easy thing with all this exceptional cast..."
😍 We love hearing our music is giving people goosebumps. See below:
"...starting with 'Golden Crown', the four tracks that follow bring a good dose of progressive with numerous changes of atmosphere alternating different styles between rock and metal, each title taking the time to unfold sung parts with artists who masterfully interpret this opera, the instrumental sections bringing, here and there, very beautiful guitar solos. The symphonic side is also present in small touches, the best examples being the short 'We Are Weak' or the second part of 'Change of Heart'. As for the melodic side, who could resist the finale of 'The Crucible' with its addictive chorus which is a model of the genre, or the equally addictive chorus of Ultimatum' which gives me goosebumps, and I could almost name them all the titles because it is really one of the strong points of this opera. In the end, what emerges is a dense and rich work which necessarily requires several listenings to fully master it, and when we arrive at the end of our first part of the journey (hoping that the rest will be near), we leave with shivers throughout the body with 'The Book Of Life' which is an irresistible ballad in which 'Lee Lemperle' offers us a magnificent vocal performance and moves us to tears both musically and with her moving lyrics."
Full review - http://becker.cj.free.fr/myprogmusic/com/albums.php?langue=A&idspot=spotify%3Aalbum%3A3iTHkv8brbBPZAwdd1ipMM&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR27-ZJ_uOLoeIfyu66zWnnFBDtmNIeOF56T6VELHfVIQIzl8k23zIKI4So_aem_Z1xov7lXVbmveEiw6dfuIA
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22/07/2024
🎧😁REVIEW ALERT - 9.5 out of 10🎧😁
"Such great ballads, such powerful melodies, such gripping voices that give you goosebumps, and on top of that a perfectly balanced musical concept that really devours you and hardly lets you go - it's unbelievable what has been created here....With "The Crucible", HARPAZO has not only made a perfect debut, but also one of the most beautiful and best albums of the 2024 calendar. I am very, very happy!"
Thank you POWERMETAL.de and Björn Backes
Fast volle zehn Punkte verteilt Björn Backes an "The Crucible" von HARPAZO.
"Mit "The Crucible" hat HARPAZO nicht nur einen Einstand nach Maß hingelegt, sondern zeitgleich eines der schönsten und besten Alben des Jahreskalenders 2024."
Hier kommentiert er das Album ausführlich:
https://www.powermetal.de/review/review-Harpazo/The_Crucible,42494,42287.html
Rockshots Records
20/07/2024
For fans of Roxx Records from Bill Roxx Page - our album is available in limited quantity in their store. Super honored to be carried here!
HARPAZO - The Crucible (CD) 2024 Brand New Christian Prog Import This hot new CD import from Italy is now shipping in the US and we only have a limited quantity. Release Date: May 6, 2024 Harpazo is a prog metal project founded by guitarist Marc Centanni and singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery/Ayreon). By all accounts, it’s...
Our latest music video single, "ICHOR" reaches 25,000 views
19/07/2024
New reaction videos coming! Great channel!
The METAL COACH’s Hard Rock and Metal Review Show - YouTube Your one stop place for all things, Rock, Hard Rock, and Heavy Metal. Weekly song reactions from the bands and music we all know and love. Please join me wee...
16/07/2024
"...this visual presentation will captivate your senses and deepen your appreciation for this phenomenal album."
Check this out!
Discover "The Crucible" By Harpazo: A Visual And Sonic Masterpiece - Lots Of Muzik Harpazo has recently released a mesmerizing visualizer for their groundbreaking album, "The Crucible," on YouTube, allowing fans and new
16/07/2024
🔥🎸REVIEW + INTERVIEW ALERT - 9.9 out of 10 from JAPANESE ROCK MAGAZINE🎌🇯🇵 🔥🎸
"With HARPAZO, described as the "Les Miserables of Prog Metal," they offer modern listeners new options with their complexity, length, and melodic beauty that go against the trend, encouraging a reevaluation of rock opera and prog metal." - Sin from Maruouchi Music magazine
"... Marc Centanni, is also influenced by Japanese game composers and musicians, including and Nobuo Uematsu. In other words, this unprecedented metal opera that is HARPAZO is also a wonderful gift to the Japanese fans who discovered and nurtured SHADOW GALLERY.
Read the full depth interview and review here (Japanese and English). This was a lot of fun. Thank you https://sin23ou.heavy.jp/?p=21286
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To purchase the CD, go to:
Harpazomusic.com
Bandcamp - https://harpazo.bandcamp.com/album/the-crucible
Amazon.com - LaserCD
If you are in Italy or International from USA, you can order from our label Rockshots Records - https://shop.rockshots.eu/.../6897-harpazo-the-crucible.html
You can listen to the full song now before your CD arrives - Check out these streaming options - https://lnk.to/DQbZKb3s
Gary Wehrkamp Marc Centanni Rey Parra Michael Drive Christian Liljegren Mark Zonder Motoi Sakuraba 桜庭 統 Nobuo Uematsu [Official: Dog Ear Records] Square Enix Final Fantasy VII
NEW DISC REVIEW + INTERVIEW 【HARPAZO : THE CRUCIBLE】 - Marunouchi Muzik Magazine 「SHADOW GALLERY がいつか復活する。そう信じているよ。僕らの最初の大きなブレイクは、日本の放送局やマサ伊藤のような人たちが、最初の数枚のレコードを強く支持してくれたからこそ起きた。だから僕は、そうしたプロモ...
16/07/2024
🎤 Podcast 🎤
Thank you Nerdcast Empire! Good breakdown of the songs and album and really interesting podcast on music and video games. Highly recommend to our followers to check these guys out.
🤘THE BEST IN NEW ROCK AND METAL 🤘MUSIC WEEKLY #22 ON THE NERDCAST EMPIRE 🔴 JUNE 28 RELEASES | MUSIC NEWS - nerdcastempire on Twitch nerdcastempire went live on Twitch. Catch up on their Talk Shows & Podcasts VOD now.
🎸🎸The full album visualizer in now live🎸🎸!
https://youtu.be/zrTBH-7U0p4?si=A6XzBTThWwUU3s_x
Lyrics, story points, artwork, and a deep dive into "The Crucible"!
Marc - "We tried to present this album in a way we have never seen before. It is a truly unique experience. We hope its blessing. Please share!"
Visualizer will be live at 12pm EST!
13/07/2024
📀🔥🎸SURPRISE HUGE NEWS🎸🔥📀
Premiering 12pm EST today! Harpazo's "The Crucible" Full Album Story + Lyrics Visualizer Experience will be released. Relive the magic of the Listening Party. A great way to listen to the album! Please feel free to share
https://youtu.be/zrTBH-7U0p4?si=PARillrBo3pGE49x
"This Is Christian Metal's Les Miserables" - Heaven's Metal Magazine
"...The Crucible will be jostling for my album of the year honours come the end of year "- Sea of Tranquility
"I Highly Recommend Giving It The Attention It Deserves—It’s A Remarkable Achievement!" - My Global Mind
"Anyone labeling this album as anything less than a masterpiece would be severely mistaken." - Lots of Muzik
"It Immediately Becomes Clear That The Foundation Underneath The Endeavor, Constructed By Marc Centanni Together With Shadow Gallery’s Creative Force Gary Wehrkamp, Is A Pristine Blend Of Melodic And Progressive Rock With Towering Symphonic Elements." - Headbanger's Lifestyle Magazine
"Succeeded In Making Me Feel Like I Was In The World He Created, Like I Was On The Stage Of An Opera Being Played." - MetalOpera
"Simply Stated, Harpazo- The Crucible Is Going To Kick Your Ass, Wash Over You Like A Waterfall, And Send You Away Ready To Get In Line To Ride The Adventure Again." - TMMC
"The Crucible" is a concept album that explores a world in turmoil where technology and prophecy collide.
HARPAZO's unique sound is driven by its all-star lineup, featuring legendary musicians from the progressive and Christian metal scenes. Alongside Marc Centanni and Gary Wehrkamp, the album includes performances by: DC Cooper (Royal Hunt) Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) Les Carlsen (Bloodgood) Rey Parra (Deny the Fallen, Sacred Warrior) Christian Liljegren (Narnia) Michael Drive Lee (Barren Cross, Worldview) Niklas Kahl (Lord of the Lost, Flaming Row) Lee Lemperle (Outside the Wall) Bruno Sa (Operation Mindcrime) Enzo Donnarumma (Enzo and the Glory Ensemble) Jennifer Eckhart (Jennifer K Eckhart & Stained Glass Road).
To purchase the CD, go to:
Harpazomusic.com
Rockshots Records - https://shop.rockshots.eu/.../6897-harpazo-the-crucible.html
👍👍Special guests - Enzo Donnarumma, Nicole Donnarumma, Gabriele Donnarumma, Mr.Jack, Namid, Emanuela Vitiello, Anna Cuomo, Amelia Cuomo, Valerio Graziano, Giuseppe D'Auria
This wonderful group of musicians joined Harpazo "The Crucible" to sing on our rock opera concept album song "Golden Crown". We want to specially thank our friends from Italy for making "Golden Crown" such a special song to us. In this part of the album, the main characters meet in Rome at a palace ballroom. With fireworks blazing and an incredible choir and orchestra, Enzo and friends gave us some incredible and dramatic singing to set the mood. Anyone care to translate for us in the USA?
To purchase the CD, go to:
Harpazomusic.com
If you are in Italy or International from USA, order from our label Rockshots Records - https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/pre-order/6897-harpazo-the-crucible.html
You can listen to the full song now before your CD arrives - Check out these streaming options - https://lnk.to/DQbZKb3s
"The Crucible" title track is one of the most played songs on the album right now, even sitting at a little over 8 minutes long. Michael Drive-Official, Lee Lemperle Music, and DC Cooper deliver some stunning vocals! We named the album after this song for a reason. It's got WAR, it's got mass destruction due to a meteor/s, it's got a revolution using that destruction as a means to take over the world due to fear. The song is not pretty by any means although DC's singing over some keys on the intro may lead you to believe it is:
"The horizon begins to tear...the axis bends, the stars fall....Billions will die as we prepare..." 😱😱😱
If you haven't purchased yet, Harpazo "The Crucible" came out on 6/28.
Doesn't Christian Liljegren play such an interesting villain? He sings a lot of positive and upbeat metal on Narnia, it was cool to see him take on the dark persona of "Casimir". The political mouth-piece of Jude Solomon and his new roman empire.
Hi All,
I did want to post this and let everyone know that we have copies of Harpazo with Laser CD (USA). I don't know how many copies they have but it was good to find a source outside of our bandcamp for the USA. For those of you who haven't ordered, check out their website! I have ordered from them recently for another purchase and it's legit :)
For all of you waiting, I thank you for your support and patience as our North America Distributor gets restocked. It's great we sold out but upset some of you are waiting! We appreciate the support!
10/07/2024
🔥🕊️ Harpazo "The Crucible Reviewed by Transcending the Mundane Magazine! 🕊️🔥
Quick quote:
"The Crucible is dark and ambitious, all the trademarks of a rock opera are present. There are some really good songs like the heavy “I Am God” and there is a Queen-like song with “Golden Crown.” The album gets a bit melodramatic at the end, but there are some really good songs and D.C. Cooper puts in some stellar work." - Transcending the Mundane
🎭 Yes, the characters might be a tad melodramatic, but isn’t that what makes rock opera so epic? But don't worry, crazy angel guy Jude Solomon doesn't cry. Maybe on the sequel? 🎭
🔗 Check out issue 48 (Pg 125) to read full review here: https://transcending-the-mundane.com/
Then buy the album - harpazomusic.com - then come get lost in the world-ending drama of "The Crucible"! Billions die, but we can promise Jude Solomon does not cry about it. 🌌🎸
Side-note - we really appreciate Transcending the Mundane's large digital magazines format. It was cool to see the review in a magazine like presentation. They mention on their website that print was no longer an option but they wanted to keep the format going. Check out their site. Tons and tons of reviews and it's a lot of fun to read through the magazine like this.
Transcending the Mundane | Not Your Ordinary Metal Fanzine Transcending the Mundane Not Your Ordinary Metal Magazine We feature a plethora of metal styles, from traditional heavy metal, to experimental, death, black and beyond. We’re fair, open minded and have a passion for all styles of heavy music. Enjoy the website. ReviewsIn-depth analysis, covering a...
09/07/2024
🫢Our North America Distributor is Out of Stock 😱
If you haven't yet bought a CD, do not FRET 😎. We have other places you can purchase it until we get Amazon and MVD restocked. Here are your options:
Our Bandcamp has limited copies left + T-Shirts https://harpazo.bandcamp.com/album/the-crucible
International (Can deliver to the USA and have experience with both personally)
Label - Rockshots Records (Italy) - https://shop.rockshots.eu/.../6897-harpazo-the-crucible.html
Ulterium Store (Sweden) https://ulteriumstore.com/collections/cds/products/harpazo-the-crucible-cd-edition-pre-order
You can also order all kinds of great merchandise from Anchor Merchandising for Harpazo. We endorse them and they have great products including shirts, buttons and other items - https://anchormerchandising.com/harpazo/
The Crucible, by Harpazo 12 track album
08/07/2024
Can anyone guess what song Mr. Lambchop appeared on? He was a fun companion to bring into the studio while recording Harpazo.
As promised, found it Gary Wehrkamp!
08/07/2024
🔥🔥 New News Harpazo Fans🔥🔥
We're stoked to announce that the "The Crucible" was discussed on The Metal Exchange Podcast! 🎧🤘 Hosts Justin Kramer and Chris Nicchi, two die-hard metal aficionados, shared their first reactions to our rock opera album. Tune in around the 8-minute mark to hear their thoughts – some of them might surprise you! 🤔
👂Listen Here - https://metalexchangepodcast.com/episodes/ep-217-helloween-master-of-the-rings-july-7-2024
If you have never heard of this podcast, catch their latest episodes where they also dive into the realms of Helloween, Evergrey, and Nightwish. Massive thanks to The Metal Exchange Podcast for the shout-out! We’d love to hear your reactions too – drop your thoughts in the comment box and hit the like button
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Ep. 217 - Helloween - Master of the Rings - July 7, 2024 The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Helloween's 1994 release, "Master of the Rings". Justin's Recommended Track: Where the Rain...
07/07/2024
🌟 NEW REVIEW ALERT 🌟
🔥 Harpazo's Epic Metal Opera "The Crucible" 🔥
We are thrilled to share that "The Crucible" has just received a glowing review from Rocked's Jake Kussmaul! A real deep dive into the story !🎸🎶
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 out of 5 stars)
"Overall, The Crucible has strong hook factor, not only by its guest spots and musicianship, but its characters. It is a story of not only choosing faith and love amid catastrophic circumstances, but the transformation of two people who abandon their cold, calculated upbringings and develop empathy and compassion for others. Even though ‘I’ve reached the end, I’m invested and feel the story can and should be continued."
Read the full review here - https://rocked.net/album-review-harpazo-the-crucible/
The Crucible is out now! Please support us! 🙌🎤
Places you can find it in the USA:
MVD - https://mvdshop.com/products/harpazo-the-crucible-cd...
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3yEMLi6 (Currently sold out)
Bandcamp - https://harpazo.bandcamp.com/album/the-crucible
International (Can deliver to the USA)
Label - Rockshots Records (Italy) - https://shop.rockshots.eu/.../6897-harpazo-the-crucible.html
You can also purchase our album on streaming sites:
https://lnk.to/DQbZKb3s
Avoid resellers - they jack up the price!
Don't just stream (they pay .0003 per play!). Feel free to try us out but if you like us, buy and support us so there is a POSSIBILITY for a future!
If you aren't sure where to purchase from, message us!
Album Review: Harpazo – The Crucible The Crucible has strong hook factor, not only by its guest spots and musicianship, but its characters. It is a story of not only choosing faith and love amid catastrophic circumstances, but the transformation of two people who abandon their cold, calculated upbringings and develop empathy and compas...
07/07/2024
"I am God" reaches 100,000 views!!!!!
Check it out again or for the first time: https://youtu.be/dVxA6Lu1-VQ?si=rTFcfeSvDylbNzxB
Harpazo "The Crucible" is now out and available for purchase everywhere. Check out Harpazomusic.com for more details
Blown away by the response. Thank you so much! We hope to see more pictures as they come in!
Of all the reels we created, this one had the most views. A lot of fun to create!
05/07/2024
🔥🤯REVIEW ALERT - Harpazo's "The Crucible" gets 10 OUT OF 10"😍
Jorge Pozo at the prestigious magazine writes:
"“The Crucible” by Harpazo is not just an album; it’s a sophisticated sonic narrative that demands engagement from start to finish. The meticulous production, elaborate compositions, and thematic coherence make it a landmark entry in the progressive metal genre. Each track intricately weaves musical excellence with rich storytelling, creating an experience that is both musically and emotionally profound.
Fans of Avantasia, Ayreon, Dream Theater, and Shadow Gallery will find “The Crucible” immensely gratifying. The album’s ability to intertwine complex narrative themes with musical innovation ensures it’s not just heard but experienced. It stands as a testament to the collaborative genius of Marc Centanni, Gary Wehrkamp, and their stellar lineup. “The Crucible” is undoubtedly a monumental achievement in modern progressive metal.
“The Crucible” by Harpazo is a breathtaking journey through sound and story, punctuated by stellar performances from a roster of accomplished musicians. With each listen, new layers unfold, inviting the listener to immerse deeper into its intricate world. Anyone labeling this album as anything less than a masterpiece would be severely mistaken."
Read full review here - including a FULL TRACK BREAKDOWN -
https://lotsofmuzik.com/harpazo-the-crucible-album-review-by-jorge-pozo/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1TRIRtXRSpPlCJmuwpveDdfI-T2S5UdMLXvpmeftvrP6EXnQkE-gyoNXY_aem_AXZddXRtbMHpgl-wTXFVfQ
What are you waiting for? Buy the CD and support our band!
Places you can find it in the USA:
MVD - https://mvdshop.com/products/harpazo-the-crucible-cd?_pos=1&_sid=98a8946b5&_ss=r
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3yEMLi6
Bandcamp - https://harpazo.bandcamp.com/album/the-crucible
International (Can deliver to the USA)
Label - Rockshots Records (Italy) - https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/pre-order/6897-harpazo-the-crucible.html
Les Carlsen Gary Wehrkamp DC Cooper Mark Zonder Marc Centanni Rey Parra Michael Drive-Official Jennifer K Eckhart & Stained Glass Road Lee Lemperle Music Christian Liljegren
Harpazo "The Crucible" Album Review By Jorge Pozo - Lots Of Muzik I’m almost embarrassed to admit that Harpazo’s masterpiece, "The Crucible," slipped past my radar until now.
04/12/2019
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